Aistė Jasponė

4 weeks ago | wellnesspulse.com | Mira Miller |Aistė Jasponė

To better understand the prevalence of unreliable health information on social media and help users discern fact from fiction, the WellnessPulse Research team analyzed 200 Instagram posts from leading longevity influencers in the U.S.The findings were striking: only 25% of the posts were deemed trustworthy, a mere 20% contained accurate scientific information, and a staggering 75% lacked proper references.

2 months ago | healthnews.com | Kimberly Drake |Aistė Jasponė

Using data from 157 countries, the Healthnews Research team compiled an Environmental Skin Aging Index to identify which regions have the lowest and highest environmental impact on skin aging based on solar radiation and air pollution levels. The results suggest that people living in Northern European countries may fare better in terms of skin aging than those living in Egypt and the Arabian Peninsula.

2 months ago | wellnesspulse.com | Kimberly Drake |Aistė Jasponė

Using data from 157 countries, the Wellnesspulse Research team compiled an Environmental Skin Aging Index to identify which regions have the lowest and highest environmental impact on skin aging based on solar radiation and air pollution levels. The results suggest that people living in Northern European countries may fare better in terms of skin aging than those living in Egypt and the Arabian Peninsula.

Nov 26, 2024 | healthnews.com | Aistė Jasponė |Sandra Vigelienė |Lauryna Nelkinė

People are progressively adopting plant-based diets not only for health and ethical reasons but also for sustainability. While plant-based diets are often associated with minimally processed foods like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds, modern versions frequently include ultra-processed foods. Many still seek meat-like textures and flavors, especially during the holidays, leading to a growing market for plant-based meat alternatives.

Nov 14, 2024 | healthnews.com | Rimgailė Blekaitienė |Aistė Jasponė

According to the American Psychiatric Association, about 5% of adults in the U.S. experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or winter depression, and its symptoms generally start in late fall and last for around 4–5 months. In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, this disorder is identified as a subtype of major depressive disorder or a qualifier of bipolar disorder.